TEAM NEWS: Rotherham Titans v Bristol Rugby

SEAN Holley has hailed the attitude of those Bristol Rugby players who may be leaving the club this summer as his side prepare for today’s big GKIPA Championship game at Rotherham.

Bristol face Rotherham in front of the Sky Sports cameras at 4.45pm – and victory would strengthen their grip on the top of the table and send a message to the rest of the promotion-chasing sides.

Bristol’s Aviva Premiership ambition is likely to see a number of their existing players leave the club this summer – but coach Holley praised the way those players were continuing to go about their work.

“The playing group is fantastic in their attitude – they’re constantly trying to improve,” said the Welshman.

“It’s very difficult for a certain group of players, who clearly aren’t going to be with us next year, yet they’re making training every bit as professional as we want it to be. It’s vital they do that – and they’re a credit to themselves, their family and friends, and the club.

“But they also recognise that anything could happen at any time – they could be in for a play-off game or a British & Irish Cup knockout game, and it could be a shop window for them to either stay at Bristol or for another club. Credit to them, and let’s hope that continues.”

Bristol have made four changes from the side that beat Plymouth Albion 43-12 six days ago, with Kyle Traynor, Mark Sorenson, Nick Koster and Charlie Amesbury coming in for James Hall, Ben Glynn, Mitch Eadie and Andy Short.